Kringle IV Type 2 as a Cause of Diabetes

Using a novel genetic approach, A. Tolbus, M.B. Mortensen,S.F. Nielsen, et al. show that it is a high number of kringle IVtype 2 repeats that are associated causally with increased riskof type 2 diabetes,and not low lipoprotein(a) concentrations per se.

CVD Biomarkers in Hypertensive Patients

In hypertensive patients, A. Jagodzinski, J.T. Neumann, F.M. Ojeda, et al. found that a reduction in high blood pressure was associated with a decrease of high-sensitivity troponin I, BNP, and NT-proBNP.

Clinical Chemistry Trainee Council

The Clinical Chemistry Trainee Council serves as a unique program for residents
and fellows in laboratory medicine by providing them with free educational materials
and interactive tools to help and guide them to a successful career.